The idea that one has to have grown up in Olympia to be worthy of living on its streets is offensive - full stop. And, by definition, everyone who lives in Olympia is a resident. Even those “awful people“ from California who come up here and drive the prices up in the real estate market.
And, yes, I have met a number of people on the street who grew up in Olympia. One in particular stands out. She told me about fishing in creeks and rivers here for salmon, before the fish became scarce. For at least part of the year, she would be happily getting her own food without having to pay out-of-pocket for it. Rental prices, driven by market forces, are out of reach. She is not homeless by choice, nor are many others like her.
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